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Back rest to be used with seat or chair

a back rest and seat technology, applied in the direction of seating furniture, vehicle seats, stools, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the number of people suffering from strained back problems, limited movement of the body to any reasonable extent, and limited possibilities of movemen

Active Publication Date: 2020-03-26
KOPPERUD KNUT EINAR
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The present invention aims to provide a back support that can improve posture and reduce stress and strain on the back while seated. It offers specific adaption for individual users, making it ideal for people with back pain or those who want to prevent it. Additionally, it can prevent the accumulation of muscle strain and reduce back pain resulting from long periods of sitting.

Problems solved by technology

Todays life modern people spend much time sitting, for example during working hours, during longer travel, either by train, planes or car, with limited possibilities of moving the body to any reasonable extent.
As a consequence, the seats or chairs are designed in a way making them unpleasant or uncomfortable to use for longer periods, causing strain to the person's back.
Moreover, due to a less active life and a more sedentary life, the number of people suffering from strained back problems is increasing.

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[0037]Reference throughout the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the subject matter disclosed. Thus, the appearance of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout the specification is not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner or in one or more embodiments. Moreover, throughout the description below, the same reference number is used for the same or similar features.

[0038]FIG. 1 shows schematically one embodiment of a back rest 10, according to the invention, set up in a chair 11 of a conventional type. The back rest comprises a plate shaped body 20, comprising a lower plate 21 and an upper plate 22, the two plates being connected by a connecting element 80 allowing the two plate...

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Abstract

Back rest to be used in association with a chair or a seat providing an adaptable convex back support for individual adjustment. The back rest comprises a plate shaped body that is bent into a curved shape by use of a tensioning device. The back rest can be used to increase comfort while seated, for example at the office or during travels, or to prevent or relieve back strain and ache as a result of being seated over longer periods or having back problems. The back rest is portable and fits into a backpack or handbag, and can be set up in a conventional chair, for example a seat in an airplane, waiting area, or office chair.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a replaceable back rest suitable to be used in association with chairs or seats. The back rest comprises a plate shaped body having inherent flexibility, allowing the body to be bent into an arched or curved shape. A tensioning device attached to the plate shaped body is used for adjusting the shape or curvature of the arched shape.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Todays life modern people spend much time sitting, for example during working hours, during longer travel, either by train, planes or car, with limited possibilities of moving the body to any reasonable extent.[0003]Moreover, seats in cars, trains or planes are standardized, intended to fit any of the travelers on a one-size-fits-all-basis. As a consequence, seating may strain the back muscles and out the possibility of moving during travelling in seats and chairs, given a general shape, configured to fit all travelers. As a consequence, the seats or ch...

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IPC IPC(8): A47C7/42A47C7/46
CPCA47C7/425A47C7/465B60N2/663A47C7/42A47C7/46A47C16/005A47C7/021A47C7/14A47C7/0213
Inventor KOPPERUD, KNUT EINAR
Owner KOPPERUD KNUT EINAR
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